As of June 5, 2024, the TVDSB Secondary Literacy Toolkit has been ARCHIVED.
Please see the Secondary Literacy SharePoint for up-to-date information and resources.
"Literacy is a fundamental life skill that is essential for young people if they are to achieve success in life. Students who have well-developed reading and writing skills will be better prepared not only for their future educational careers but also for the world of work. A greater focus on literacy means more opportunities for our students."
~Ontario Ministry of Education -Preparing Students for the OSSLTWelcome to the TVDSB Secondary Literacy Toolkit
This toolkit site is the primary reference for:
instructional ideas, resources, and links to support literacy skills and strategies
materials and supports when teaching English courses
materials and supports for disciplinary literacy (all subject areas)
materials and supports for Culturally Relevant and Responsive Pedagogy
materials and supports for using the Benchmark Assessment System (BAS) and Leveled Literacy Intervention System (LLI)
preparation for the Ontario Secondary School Literacy Test (OSSLT)
professional development slideshows and videos around Literacy and English
Learning Coordinators:
Adria Killian a.killian@tvdsb.ca
Kerri Milne kerri.milne1@tvdsb.ca
Sarah Adams s.adams@tvdsb.ca
System Principal:
Tammy Vacante t.vacante@tvdsb.ca
Superintendent:
Kevin Auckland k.auckland@tvdsb.ca